Margaret “Marcheta” Busch

Margaret “Marcheta” Busch

September 21, 1929 - February 22, 2021
Dana Point California

Margaret “Marcheta” Busch

September 21, 1929 - February 22, 2021
Dana Point California

Obituary

Margaret “Marcheta Busch

Margaret “Marcheta” Busch died of congestive heart failure at Hoag Memorial Hospital at age 91 on the morning of Monday, February 22, 2021. She led a joyous life and left behind a large and beloved family.

Marcheta was born on September 21, 1929 in Clinton, Michigan, where she spent her entire life. She was the daughter of Margaret (Murphy) and Clare Gillespie. Her siblings, Roger Gillespie of Tecumseh, Michigan and Leva Brown of Tecumseh, Michigan both preceded her in death.

Marcheta graduated from Clinton High School in 1946 and received a secretarial degree from Cleary College in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She initially worked as assistant to the CEO of Michigan-based Tecumseh Products.

Marcheta married Joseph H. Busch on August 20, 1949. The year before, they founded Busch’s Fresh Food Market chain in Clinton, Michigan – it was then called Country Market. She worked as the accountant. The business has grown to 16 supermarkets owned by three of their children. Marcheta outlived Joe, who died on November 17, 2015 at the age of 89.

Marcheta had six children: John J. Busch (Josephine), Brighton, Michigan (age 69); Timothy R. Busch (Steph), Laguna Hills, California (age 66); Thomas M. Busch (Lori), Fenton, Michigan (age 64); Gregory A. Busch, Newport Coast, California (age 61); Karen M. Busch, Dana Point, California (age 60); and Douglas A. Busch (Kris), Birmingham, Michigan (age 58).

She is survived by ten grandchildren: Christina Hess; Brad (Amber) Busch; Gianna Busch; Garrett (Betsy) Busch; Kenzie (Collin) Vath; Jenny (Gabe) Bernhard; Kristin (David) Buzanoski; T.J. Busch; Ashley Busch; and Kevin Busch. She is also survived by 12 great grandchildren: Elliot Busch; Jett Hess; Brady and Caleb Bernhard; Benjamin Buzanoski; Reagan, Jameson, Remington Busch (triplets); Felicity Margaret Busch; Eleanor and MacGyver Busch (twins); and Hudson Vath.

With her late husband Joe, Marcheta maintained a lifelong residence in Clinton, Michigan and spent winters in Dana Point, California since 1985. For the last three and a half years, her daughter Karen M. Busch cared for her, for which the family is deeply indebted.

Marcheta enjoyed traveling throughout her life, hindered only by the recent pandemic. She traveled throughout Europe and personally met Pope Francis in 2017. She was an avid reader. She attended all family activities and functions up to her death.

Marcheta’s Mass of the Resurrection will be held at St. Kilian Catholic Church, 26872 Estanciero Drive, Mission Viejo, California 92691 on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. There will be a reception following the Holy Mass at JSerra Catholic High School from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

On Monday, March 1, 2021, 5:00 p.m., there will be a rosary and viewing at St. Dominic Oratory, 220 Brown Street, Clinton, Michigan 49236. There will be a second funeral mass on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 506 N. Union Street, Tecumseh, Michigan. Afterward, there will be a reception at the St. Elizabeth Church Hall, followed by the burial service at the St. Dominic Catholic Cemetery in Clinton, Michigan at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made payable to St. Dominic Chapel C/O St. Elizabeth Catholic Church 506 N. Union Street, Tecumseh, MI 49286.

 

Funeral Mass

  • Date & Time: February 27, 2021 (2:00 PM)
  • Venue: St. Kilian Catholic Church
  • Location: 26872 Estanciero Drive Mission Viejo, CA 92691 - (Get Directions)
  • Phone Number: (949) 586-4440

Reception

  • Date & Time: February 27, 2021 (3:30 PM - 5:30 PM)
  • Venue: JSerra Catholic High School

Rosary & Viewing

  • Date & Time: March 1, 2021 (5:00 PM)
  • Venue: St. Dominic Oratory

Funeral Mass

  • Date & Time: March 2, 2021 (10:00 AM)
  • Venue: St. Elizabeth Catholic Church
  • Location: 506 N. Union Street Tecumseh, MI 49286 - (Get Directions)

Reception

  • Date & Time: March 2, 2021 (11:00 AM)
  • Venue: St. Elizabeth Catholic Church
  • Location: 506 N. Union Street Tecumseh, MI 49286 - (Get Directions)

Graveside Service

  • Date & Time: March 2, 2021 (2:00 PM)
  • Venue: St. Dominic Catholic Cemetery
  • Location: Clinton, MI 49236 - (Get Directions)

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